"I was worried before, but it was a great game. My mom being here made it even more special," Kavaliauskas said, choking back tears. "I haven't seen her since last May so it was emotional for both of us."

Acie Law and Josh Carter added 20 points each for A&M.;

Texas Tech 63, Iowa State 61

Ames, Iowa - Texas Tech survived a major scare and gave its NCAA Tournament hopes a healthy boost.

Jarrius Jackson scored 17 of his 22 points in the second half, and Martin Zeno added 16 to lead Texas Tech.